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ACS Doha International School

International School in Doha

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ACS Doha International School is a leading IB-and-American school in Qatar, enrolling 1,070 students. The school offers IB Diploma and US High School Diploma pathways, triple-accredited by MSA-CESS, IBO, and CIS, and is among the top IB schools in Qatar. Admissions are moderate; best suited to American-IB families wanting flexible pathways and CIS quality assurance in Doha.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American, IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
  • Tuition: $14,000–$28,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Doha international school · 1,070 students total.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7.30 am.
  • Accreditations: MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS listed accreditations.
American, IBAges 3-18English$14,000–$28,000/yr(56661 ﷼-85817 ﷼)
Est. all-in: $23,970/yr(+14%, modeled)Premium in DohaModerate admissions86% data coverage
Students

1,070

Class Size

22 avg / 25 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS

Qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

multi-curriculumamerican-curriculumibpremium-tierstrong-learning-supportinternationally-mobile

About ACS Doha International School

ACS Doha is a co-ed, day school for ages 3 to 18, offering an Early Years Foundation, US-based curriculum and the prestigious IB MYP and IB Diploma.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: strong
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for ACS Doha International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$14,000–$28,000
Annual tuition (QAR)56661 ﷼-85817 ﷼
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$23,970(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$25,970
Cost position in Doha100th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Registration QAR 3,000. Tuition ranges QAR 51,000-102,000 by grade. IB Diploma and AP courses available. Capital fee QAR 5,000 one-time. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,200-1,800. Transport QAR 6,000-9,000/year.

Curriculum

American, IB

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma, American High School Diploma

Additional languages

Arabic, French and Spanish

Learning support

Key support services are delivered via a combination of: in-class inclusion for core academic classes, specialised small group instructional sessions in mathematics and literacy fundamentals, study hall.

Special needs staff

Learning Support programme is designed to help students with mild learning difficulties advance in a mainstream school environment. The goal of the programme is to build students' self-awareness, confidence, and independent study habits so they can succeed in their coursework.

ESL / EAL support

EAL at ACS Doha serves the needs of non-English speaking students – from beginners to advanced levels – enabling them to reach a sufficient degree of proficiency in the English language to participate fully in our mainstream classes.

School hours

7.30 am – 2.20 pm

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Recommended neighborhoods

Al Kheesa, Al Gharrafa, Al Rayyan, Lusail

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Premium
Median
$2,500$14,000–$28,000$28,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesSupport
ACS Doha International School

Class Size

This school
22
Max class
25
City avg
21

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